Jones could be set to partner Chris Smalling at centre-back with Daley Blind visibly in need of a rest as he is the only player to play every minute of every game since October.

Teenage sensation Cameron Borthwick-Jackson has been out with a knock and could return for the game at Anfield, although the FA Cup tie with West Ham on the weekend is more likely.

In terms of long-term absentees, Wayne Rooney was pictured without his knee brace for the first time on Monday while Luke Shaw’s rehabilitation appears ahead of schedule and he should return before the end of the season.